New Oxycodone (OxContin) Pain Killer: None-addictive & Non-abusive

Dangerouslyaddictive and deadly Opioid analgesic Oxycodone (Brand name OxyContin 4): Medication prescribed to block the feeling or perception ofpain. 1Opiod derived from medicinalopium poppy plant. 2 Since 1939, the drug prescribed to alleviate severepain associated to arthritis, lower back pain, fractures, discomfort relief from childbirth and frequently administered to treat pain in cancer patients. Formidable Oxycodone become an addictive medication for pain relief or induced euphoria. 3In 2009, the epidemic use of Oxycodone attributed to the 1,185 related deaths, reported by Florida medical examiner. 6Oxycodone addicts ingest, inhale the drug (snorting) or inject the medication after dissolving in water.3 Frequently reported in the news,people stealing Oxycodone or purchase the "poor man's heroin"(OxyContin). The addictivecrisis use of the OxyContin, provides a scoundrel economic benefit for illegal and legal sale of the drug: "Street prices vary depending on geographic location, but generally OxyContin sells for between 50 cents and $1 per milligram. Thus, the same 100 - tablet bottle purchased for $400 at retail pharmacy can sell for $2,000 to $4,000 illegally." 5 Emergency rooms have reportedincreasingly alarming numberoverdose cases of OxyContin and drug treatment programsseen more addicts, seeking substance abusehelp. 8

The Food and Drug Administration concerned pain killers especially Oxycodone (OxyContin) increasingly being misprescribed and steadily becoming more addictive.The FDA seeks pharmaceutical controlled release methods and preventive abuse of the drug OxyContin. 7State Legislatureshave takenlegal action by requiring documentation whenthe drug is dispensed and creating databases that monitors the sale ofOxycodoneto individuals. 9

In June 20011, Acura Pharmaceuticalsreceived atrademark patent Aversion Technology, prevent the addictive and abuse use of opioid analgesic drugs by an added compound. 10Pfizer Pharmaceutical and Acura Pharmaceutical have a strategic partnership. On June 20, 2011 - The Food and Drug Administration approved the sale of Oxecta a painkiller, distributed by Pfizer pharmaceutical. The drug developed by Acura and King Pharmaceuticals (previous name Acurox), Pfizer bought King drug company for $3.6 billion. Oxecta similar to OxyContin, however not addictive: Crushing or dissolving the drug will not induce a euphoric reaction, since the drug containsa compounddeveloped by Aversion technology, irritates the nose if it is snorted.11Acurox is the first drug that contains oxycodone and ingredientspreventing opioid illicit use. 12Citibank Investment Research analyst John Boris estimates the sale of Oxecta could reach as high as $100 million. 11Estimate royaltiesto Acura Pharmaceuticals five to twenty-five percent, depending on sales of Oxecta. 14

Pfizer and Acura Pharmaceuticalsadvice Acurox should not be prescribed for asthma, upper-airway obstruction or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) people.Information regarding side-effects ofOxecta:"Common adverse reactions include nausea, constipation, vomiting, headache, itchiness, insomnia, dizziness and lack of energy, the companies said." 13"Oxecta can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert." 16Oxecta should be available for salein thethird quarter or early fourthquarter of 2011. 15

Potentially Oxecta could save millions of lives. United States Regulators and health care officials believe an alternative to Oxycodone, prevent abusive use of this well known painkiller, besides prevent countless number of deaths. 11The compound found in Oxecta prevents 'great elation', resulting from an overdose of Oxycodone. 17

A second abuse-resistant formulation of oxycodone isRemoxy by Pfizer Pharmaceutical: Non-abusive long-acting pain relief. 15"Remoxy was developed by Durect Corp. and licensed by Pain Therapeutics Inc. Pfizer now holds a sublicense from Pain Therapeutics." 11In June 2011, the Food and Drug Administrationsecond time denied approval of Remoxy. Pfizer will addresssafetyconcerns,regarding FDA approval sale of Remoxy. 16

References:

1.) analgesic- http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/Opioid+analgesic

2.) Opiate - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opiate

3.) Perocet, Percodan, Tylox - Oxycodoone: Prescription Drug Abuse & Testing -

http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/percocet-percodan-tylox-oxycodone-prescription-drug-abuse-testing-296264.html#axzz1QXMXaLWf

4.) oxycodone, Oxycontin, Roxicodone, M-oxy, ETH-Oxydose, Oxyfast, OxylR - http://www.medicinenet.com/oxycodone/article.htm

5.) OxyContin Addiction - http://www.oxycontin-addiction-treatment.com/oxycontin-addiction-abuse.htm

6.) Oxycodone Overdose Deaths Surge in Florida By 26% - http://www.florida-criminal-attorney-blog.com/2010/06/oxycodone-overdose-deaths-surg.html

7.) FDA seeks to plan to curb opiod pain killer abuse - http://www.ibtimes.com/contents/20091207/fda-seeks-plan-curb-opioid-pain-killer-abuse.htm

8.) OxyContin Addiction - http://www.michaelshouse.com/oxycontin-addiction/

9.) Oxycontin Addiction Rehab - Let us help get your life back - http://www.oxycontinonline.net/rehabs/washington.htm

10.) Acura Pharmaceuticals, Inc Announces Notice of Allowance for Third Aversion (R) Technology Patent -

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Acura-Pharmaceuticals-Inc-pz-1403271213.html?x=0&.v=1

11.) Pfizer, Acura say FDA clears painkiller Oxecta - http://old.news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110620/ap_on_bi_ge/us_pfizer_acura_oxecta_3

12.) Pfizer And Acura Drive Pain Pills Through FDA - http://www.forbes.com/2011/06/20/fda-approves-pfizer-acura-pharmaceuticals-pain-drug-marketnewsvideo.html

13.) FDA Approves Oxecta Abuse-Resistant Oxycodone - http://www.drugs.com/news/fda-approves-oxecta-abuse-resistant-oxycodone-32066.html

14.) Pfizer's Pain-Free FDA Approval More to Come? - http://www.fool.com/investing/high-growth/2011/06/20/pfizers-pain-free-fda-approval-more-to-come.aspx

15.) Acura Surges After Winning FDA Approval for Painkiller Oxecta with Pfizer - http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-06-20/pfizer-acura-announce-fda-approval-of-oxecta.html

16.) OXECTA - http://www.fornewdrugs.com/Oxecta.html

17) Oxycodone Dosage - http://www.buzzle.com/articles/oxycodone-dosage.html